Mauritania Rallies for Gaza: Mass Protests, Aid Campaigns, and Unified Solidarity With Palestine and Iran

On Sunday evening, the National Alliance for the Support of the Palestinian People organized a mass rally in Nouakchott under the slogan: “Yes to Breaking the Siege.”

Participants reaffirmed their popular support for the resistance in Gaza, condemning the recent “criminal aggression” against Iran, which they described as exposing the fascist nature of the Zionist entity—emboldened by direct American and Western backing.

Unified Support for Palestine and Iran

In a statement, the Alliance expressed solidarity with the Iranian people in the face of the “brutal aggression carried out by the occupying entity,” and called on Arab and Muslim nations and global activists to escalate mass mobilization against Israeli expansionism. It emphasized the importance of continued Mauritanian support for the Al-Aqsa Flood resistance.

Saleh Hanenna, leader of the Mauritanian Party for Change, delivered a passionate speech:“We are here not to celebrate but to declare that Gaza is not alone, and Palestine remains our central cause as long as we breathe.”

He condemned international silence and complicity, stating that no power will deter Mauritanians from their moral stance against the siege and ongoing aggression.

Scholarly, Political, and Popular Voices Unite

Sheikh Mahfouz Ibrahim Fall, Vice President of the Center for Scholar Training, addressed participants:“Your support today is worship, testimony, and resistance. The assault on Iran and Gaza is part of the same war. The project is one. The enemy is one. Silence is betrayal.”

Parliamentarian Zhoura bint Bedia affirmed:“The Palestinian cause is not a political burden; it’s a historic and moral duty. Today, **Mauritanian women reaffirm that the siege must be broken—physically and symbolically.”

She condemned the Israeli strike on Iran as a “barbaric crime,” reaffirming:“Palestine is our compass toward liberation.”

Student Protests and Anti-Normalization

The Student Initiative held a protest outside the U.S. Embassy in Nouakchott, denouncing the Israeli attack on Iran and reiterating firm rejection of normalization with the occupation.

In a statement, the group described the strike as part of a broader Zionist project targeting the Muslim world, adding:“This adds to the occupation’s record of terrorism and aggression.”

Mauritanian Delegation and Nationwide Aid Efforts

Mauritanians proudly highlighted the presence of a national delegation in the “Caravan of Steadfastness” to break the Gaza siege. The delegation includes:

• MP Al-Murtada Ould Atfayl

• Businessman Sidi Mohamed Ould El-Hanafi

• Dr. Mohamed El-Amin Ould Mohamed El-Mustafa

• Journalist Mohamed Fall Ould Sheikh

• Student leader Sheikh Ould Mohamed

Nationwide fundraising efforts continue to grow:

• The National Student Campaign for Gaza donated 6,482,950 old ouguiyas.

• The Medical School Gaza Fund gave 530,000 ouguiyas.

• The “Islah al-Ra’id” student initiative donated 700,000 ouguiyas.

• The Cultural Youth Association of Ouleb Adres contributed 1,284,700 ouguiyas.

Water Relief and Women-Led Philanthropy

The Mauritanian Islamic Forum sent five water tankers to northern Gaza, funded by women from the village of Al-Rabina, and restored a charity water well via support from “Villages of Al-Hassnayn.”

Empowering Women and Youth for Palestine

The Student Initiative Against Zionist Penetration hosted a seminar titled “Students and the Role of Women in Supporting Al-Quds and Palestine,” with participation from prominent figures including freed Palestinian prisoner Samar Sabih and Dr. Taghreed Sayedawi.

Speakers emphasized the pivotal role of young Muslim women in liberation struggles and urged Mauritanian youth to remain active in all forms of solidarity.

Enduring National Commitment

These mobilizations affirm that the Mauritanian people—across all sectors—remain firmly committed to the Palestinian cause, and will continue to support Gaza’s resilience in the face of Israeli aggression and global silence.

Mauritania, both officially and popularly, continues to show that Jerusalem and Palestine remain at the heart of its national identity, and that support for Gaza is not seasonal but a lasting covenant—until freedom and justice are achieved.